Ukraine has increased import of goods from Russia – state statistics service

In two years, Ukraine has increased import of goods from Russia by 14%, according to data of the state statistics.

In January and February 2019, Ukraine imported from Russia goods to 1 billion 160 million dollars, which is 14.1% more than in the same period of 2017. This is evidenced by data of the state Statistics Committee, reports UNN.

At the same time, the export of Ukrainian goods to Russia fell. Two months of this year Ukraine supplied to Russia of the goods on 474 million dollars, which is 17.7% less than in January-February 2017.

Specific procurement structure with RF state Statistics does not.

Earlier, the national Bank reported, for the first quarter of 2019 Ukraine has reduced exports from Russia by 16.4% to $595 million, or 5.3% of the total.

Recall, on 18 April, Russia imposed a ban on deliveries to Ukraine of certain goods, including oil and coal. In Russia new limits is estimated at about 30% of the total trade turnover between the countries for 2018.

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